“Idon’t like AI,” my mom yells from afar before we say hello. I’ve called to ask my parents about robots and a stickier subject — robot caregiving for later life. My mom is suspicious about allowing cold technology to take over warm, everyday tasks — convenience be damned. My dad is more optimistic, but he’s still a bit skeptical of how well a society that’s had its share of slip-ups will safely integrate robots.
Perched in their condo on the South Carolina coast, with many retiree neighbors, they have an up-close view of end-of-life uncertainties.
Artificial intelligence has brought robots a step nearer to the public consciousness as we question the myriad uses of machines that can deliver our food, drive our cars, and maybe even do our jobs.